D4204T - 2.0D Timing belt change intervals

Marmoset · Dec 11th, 2007, 16:25

Hi

Just got over 65k on my V50 now and looking at VADIS there is a belt change detailed at 144k mile on the service schedule but lots of differing opinions as to what it should be. My last Mondeo had a 100k belt change and was fine (but I was nervous when approaching the magic mark) but I can't believe that one should last as long as 144k.

Any answers appreciated, any idea of the book time for such a job - not looking forward to the prices for this one, even at an indy (do my own oil changes 'cos the indies dont; seem much cheaper than the stealers)

cheers

Rich

Alec Dawe · Dec 11th, 2007, 17:21

According to my service sheet, for my '05 (march) registered S40 2.0D, the cambelt change is at 72000 miles.
Dealer quote was about £1000 for the 72K service and belt change.

I will either be going to my local indi, or to a Ford dealership, as the Focus and C-max use the identical engine.

Just had a quote from our local, village Ford dealers, of £294-53, supply and fit cam belt.

Paul Clifton · Dec 11th, 2007, 21:04

Have to disagree Alec, Cam belt, aux belts and tensioner New s40/v50 is 144k or 10years.
The 72k is expensive if you have euro 4 diesel as the particle filter (soot filter in exhaust) has to bee changed (circa £400 I think) and addative tank topped up + the rest of the service and addative tank re-set on Vida.

Paul.

Marmoset · Dec 11th, 2007, 22:41

LOL - two different answers - I just thought it was my copy of VADIS that was incorrect pc654. 144k is a looong time for a belt - guess I can do an experiment on the thing, do you think Volvo would warranty it if it failed earlier

RoyMacDonald · Dec 11th, 2007, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marmoset

LOL - two different answers - I just thought it was my copy of VADIS that was incorrect pc654. 144k is a looong time for a belt - guess I can do an experiment on the thing, do you think Volvo would warranty it if it failed earlier

I read somewhere that Volvo had been working on extending the cambelt life for Ford, I think, and had developed longer lasting cam belts.

Roy

Paul Clifton · Dec 13th, 2007, 22:48

If the car has been serviced at a dealer at the correct intervals and the belt were to 'let go' before the change period I would think Volvo would look at the case very favorably.
They had problems with certain chassis range D5 cambelt tensioners malfunctioning destroying the engines. In these cases full repairs were/are done FOC, these were/are warranted to 100k (1st belt change 96k).

Paul.

Dec 11th, 2007, 16:25	#1
Marmoset Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2012 13:12 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chester	2.0D Timing belt change intervals Hi Just got over 65k on my V50 now and looking at VADIS there is a belt change detailed at 144k mile on the service schedule but lots of differing opinions as to what it should be. My last Mondeo had a 100k belt change and was fine (but I was nervous when approaching the magic mark) but I can't believe that one should last as long as 144k. Any answers appreciated, any idea of the book time for such a job - not looking forward to the prices for this one, even at an indy (do my own oil changes 'cos the indies dont; seem much cheaper than the stealers) cheers Rich

Dec 11th, 2007, 17:21	#2
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	According to my service sheet, for my '05 (march) registered S40 2.0D, the cambelt change is at 72000 miles. Dealer quote was about £1000 for the 72K service and belt change. I will either be going to my local indi, or to a Ford dealership, as the Focus and C-max use the identical engine. Just had a quote from our local, village Ford dealers, of £294-53, supply and fit cam belt. __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

Dec 11th, 2007, 21:04	#3
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	Cam belt Have to disagree Alec, Cam belt, aux belts and tensioner New s40/v50 is 144k or 10years. The 72k is expensive if you have euro 4 diesel as the particle filter (soot filter in exhaust) has to bee changed (circa £400 I think) and addative tank topped up + the rest of the service and addative tank re-set on Vida. Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Dec 13th, 2007, 22:48	#6
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	Warranty If the car has been serviced at a dealer at the correct intervals and the belt were to 'let go' before the change period I would think Volvo would look at the case very favorably. They had problems with certain chassis range D5 cambelt tensioners malfunctioning destroying the engines. In these cases full repairs were/are done FOC, these were/are warranted to 100k (1st belt change 96k). Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Dec 11th, 2007, 22:41	#4
Marmoset Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2012 13:12 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chester	LOL - two different answers - I just thought it was my copy of VADIS that was incorrect pc654. 144k is a looong time for a belt - guess I can do an experiment on the thing, do you think Volvo would warranty it if it failed earlier

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